The Delhi Bar Council has taken a stern stance against Advocate Peeush Kulshreshtha, suspending his license for a period of seven years.
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NEW DELHI: The Delhi Bar Council has suspended the license of Advocate Peeush Kulshreshtha for a significant period of seven years, following a series of unethical practices. This decision, made by a bench led by Chairman D.K. Singh and members Rajesh Mishra and Imran Kamal, marks a pivotal moment in the legal fraternity’s ongoing efforts to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
The case against Mr. Kulshreshtha, which spans from 2009 to 2022, involves serious allegations of forging decrees and providing false assurances to clients. The complainant, deeply affected by these actions, brought to light that despite being fully aware of the death of her husband’s father, Mr. Kulshreshtha initially represented her husband but later withdrew his representation. This led to an ex-parte decision against them. The respondent further exacerbated the situation by falsely assuring the complainant and her husband of owning the disputed shop and promising to facilitate the mutation process.
The gravity of the situation was further underscored when Mr. Kulshreshtha chose to be absent from the proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee. Despite being given multiple opportunities to defend himself, including notices sent via Speed Post and various other modes, he failed to appear, leading the Committee to proceed ex-parte. Efforts to involve him, including filing a police complaint, were in vain as he intentionally avoided participating in the proceedings.
The Committee, observing Mr. Kulshreshtha’s conduct, found it not only inappropriate but indicative of a deliberate disinterest in contesting the matter on its merits. Despite being granted numerous chances and even being imposed a cost of Rs.2,000/-, he did not comply.
The Bar Council, in its deliberations, highlighted the severity of the allegations. Creating forged court decrees is not just a fraud against clients but also a gross misuse of the legal license and a mockery of the law and justice delivery system. Drawing reference from the case of Narain Pandey v. Pannalal Pandey, the Council emphasized that such professional misconduct is serious and warrants stringent punishment for both deterrence and correction.
The Council firmly stated that no advocate is allowed to engage in illegal acts that damage the legal fraternity’s image. The credibility and reputation of the legal profession must be safeguarded, and any member falling below the established standards deserves appropriate punishment.
Concluding their findings, the Bar Council found Mr. Peeush Kulshreshtha guilty of gross misconduct, suspending his license to practice law for seven years. Additionally, he has been directed to pay Rs.2,00,000/- to the complainant as compensation for the damages suffered.
This decision serves as a stern reminder to the legal community about the importance of maintaining ethical standards and the consequences of deviating from them. The Delhi Bar Council’s action in this case reinforces its commitment to ensuring justice and upholding the integrity of the legal profession.
Case: Ms. Kamlesh Gupta v. Mr. Peeush Kulshreshtha
Complaint No.: 256/2022.
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